OVM3701 Assignment 01 2025 (Exceptionally Crafted) Semester 2 2025

OVM3701
Assignment 01
Semester 2 2025
Due Year 2025

, OVM3701 Assignment 01 Semester 2 2025 Due Year 2025


Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3

1. Trademarks of the Criminal ......................................................................................... 5

1.1 Understanding Criminal Trademarks ..................................................................... 5

1.2 Systematic Exploitation of Life Insurance Policies ................................................. 5

1.3 Selection of Vulnerable, Familiar Victims ............................................................... 6

1.4 Outsourcing of Physical Violence .......................................................................... 6

1.5 Staging of Crime Scenes ....................................................................................... 7

1.7 Criminal Continuity Under Incarceration ................................................................ 8

1.8 Disruptive Courtroom Behaviour ............................................................................ 8

1.9 Forensic Linkages .................................................................................................. 8

Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 9

2. Classification of the Offender .................................................................................... 10

2.1 Introduction to Criminal Classification .................................................................. 10

2.2 Professional Traits in Ndlovu’s Offending ............................................................ 10

2.3 Amateur Elements in Her Method ........................................................................ 11

2.4 Classification Conclusion ..................................................................................... 11

3. Modus Operandi Influences ...................................................................................... 12

3.1 Understanding Modus Operandi .......................................................................... 12

3.2 Personal Influences ............................................................................................. 12

3.3 Environmental Influences .................................................................................... 12

3.4 Situational Influences ........................................................................................... 13

, 3.5 Evolution of MO Over Time ................................................................................. 13

3.6 MO Conclusion .................................................................................................... 14

4. Perjury Investigation Requirements ........................................................................... 15

4.1 Introduction to Perjury in Criminal Law ................................................................ 15

4.2 Essential Evidentiary Components ...................................................................... 15

4.3 Investigative Strategies in Ndlovu’s Case ............................................................ 16

4.4 Courtroom Behaviour as a Perjury Risk Indicator ................................................ 17

4.5 Procedural Considerations .................................................................................. 17

4.6 Conclusion on Perjury in the Ndlovu Case .......................................................... 18

References .................................................................................................................... 19